Alsace
Domaine Albert Mann - Crémant d'Alsace - White - 2021
Characteristics
Country / Region: Alsace
Vintage: 2021
Name: AOP Crémant d'Alsace
Grape variety: 70% Pinot Blanc, 15% Auxerrois, 5% Pinot Noir, 5% Pinot Gris & 5% Riesling
Alcohol: 12.5 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
Estate rated 5 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2025
Wine rated 92/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
Aged for nearly two years on lees, the 2021 Crémant d'Alsace reveals delightful notes of ripe fruits and quince, with a soft, balanced effervescence. Composed predominantly of 90% Pinot Blanc Auxerrois, this crémant is refreshing, smooth, and finely creamy, making it an ideal choice for an aperitif. A meticulously crafted wine, rated 92/100 by the Committee.Vinification:
Hand harvested. First fermentation in barrel, followed by bottling on June 2, 2022. Disgorged after 18 months on laths.Color:
A delicate string of bubbles underlined by a pale yellow with golden highlights.Nose:
The first nose reveals floral and fruity aromas with hints of brioche and smoke.Palate:
The initial taste is smooth and balanced, with notes of apricot and mirabelle, highlighted by a refreshing, well-balanced acidity.
Temperature:
Serve at 10°C.Food and wine pairing:
For aperitifs, seafood platter, smoked trout toast, tarte tatin, soft caramelized pineapple cake.Cellar aging:
From now until 2027
A benchmark of Alsatian excellence, Albert Mann is one of the region's most renowned estates, producing biodynamic wines of exceptional quality.
Under the guidance of Jacky Barthelmé and his son Antoine, now at the helm, the estate crafts both white and red wines with remarkable precision. Their expertise brings a fresh vibrancy to Alsace's greatest terroirs, resulting in wines of profound character and emotional resonance. With their impeccable balance, approachability, and depth, these wines set the standard for true connoisseurs.